Spooked The Murmur
Dec 22, 2023
In this spine-tingling discussion, comic book artist Sarah Benkin shares her unsettling childhood encounters with a mysterious presence in the wall. Her father, Richard Benkin, joins in to recount eerie sounds that echoed through their home, revealing their shared experience with the supernatural. They delve into the emotional fallout of their encounters, exploring how fear can intertwine with familial bonds. Their stories blur the lines between fear, nostalgia, and the unknown, leaving listeners both intrigued and unsettled.
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Secrets Can Become Monsters
- Some secrets, particularly those related to supernatural experiences, become monstrous when kept hidden.
- Not speaking about odd events can turn them into heavier burdens or fears.
Child's Haunted Seance Experience
- Sarah as a six-year-old hears murmuring sounds from behind her closet and thinks it might be a trapped child ghost.
- She attempts a seance with toys and candles but never gets a clear response, feeling rejected.
Father's Ghostly Voice Resolves Past
- Richard Benkin wakes up to banging sounds in the closet but finds no intruder, recognizing the noises as unusual and unexplained.
- He hears his name called in a voice resembling his late father, which helps him resolve lingering feelings about their relationship.
